Northfields Infants and Nursery School vs The Grange Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 166 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northfields Infants and Nursery School
Letchworth Garden City · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
138 students
The Grange Academy
Letchworth Garden City · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
165 students
| Measure | Northfields Infants and Nursery School Letchworth Garden City, East of England | The Grange Academy Letchworth Garden City, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1132 of 1,872 | #848 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9346 of 15,697 | #7028 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 138 | 165 |
| Pupils on roll | 138 | 165 |
| Free school meals | 23.5% | 35.8% |
| Capacity filled | 76.7% | 68.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Letchworth Garden City | Letchworth Garden City |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.northfields.herts.sch.uk | www.grange.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Grange Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.4 vs 43.7).
- •The Grange Academy is the larger school with 165 students compared with 138.
- •Northfields Infants and Nursery School is a local authority school while The Grange Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Northfields Infants and Nursery School better than The Grange Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Grange Academy ranks higher (54.4 vs 43.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Northfields Infants and Nursery School and The Grange Academy?
About 166 m in a straight line, between Letchworth Garden City and Letchworth Garden City in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Northfields Infants and Nursery School: 138. The Grange Academy: 165. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northfields Infants and Nursery School and The Grange Academy rank in East of England?
Northfields Infants and Nursery School is 1132nd of 1,872 and The Grange Academy is 848th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).